He will join the Cherry and Whites from Northampton and becomes the second signing ahead of the 2019-20 season with scrum-half Joe Simpson also set to arrive from Wasps.

Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys said: "Having strength in depth in all positions throughout the squad is vital for any team to be successful. And it’s important that we have a group of props who are all capable of performing at the highest level.

“Jamal certainly meets those requirements. He’s a proven force at Premiership level and has been involved with the England set-up in the past. As well as being strong in the set-piece, he’s also mobile and good with ball in hand which will suit the way we like to play the game.

“His arrival will complement our existing front row forwards, and we’re happy with how that area of the squad is shaping up for next season as they will all have a role to play.”

Ford-Robinson started his career in the Leicester Academy before spending two years at Cambridge in National One.

He joined Championship side Cornish Pirates in 2014 and earned a move to hometown club Bristol a year later.

At the end of the 2016-17 season, he featured in the England side that took on the Barbarians at Twickenham and was then called up to the England squad's tour of Argentina.

The 25-year-old, who can play at tighthead or loosehead, moved to Franklin’s Gardens from Bristol ahead of the 2017/18 campaign.

Jamal Ford-Robinson of Northampton Saints (Image: Getty Images)

Ford-Robinson made an instant impact in his debut season at Northampton – earning 23 first-team caps in Black, Green and Gold – but injuries have limited him to just two further appearances so far this term, spending time on loan at Championship club Coventry.

“Jamal remains focused on giving his best for the club for the remainder of this season, and everyone at Saints wishes him well for the future,” said director of rugby Chris Boyd.